Recent Posts in Parental Liability Category
Posted on Jun 3, 2016 By David Thomas
A DAY AT THE ZOO GOES HORRIBLY WRONG The tragedy that occurred at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens on May 28, 2016, highlights the dangers in such popular summer destinations. Enjoying the ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2015 By David Thomas
KIDS KILLING KIDS It happened again. This time, the gun was obtained illegally by Michael Santiago, a former Chicago gang member who felt he needed protection for himself and his family after ...
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Posted on May 27, 2015 By David Thomas
With the unofficial start of summer over the Memorial Day weekend, parents and caregivers are once again being reminded about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars. According to statistics ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2014 By David Thomas
On October 10, a three judge panel of the Georgia Court of Appeals handed down a decision that has far-reaching ramifications for parents, kids and the Internet. In this age of cyber-bullying, the ...
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Posted on Oct 30, 2013 By David Thomas
On October 21, 2013, a 12 year old student at Sparks Middle School in Nevada allegedly shot and killed a popular math teacher and wounded two classmates before turning the gun on himself. Authorities ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2013 By David Thomas
Maryland Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate Doug Gansler was among a group of parents who went together to rent a beach house for their sons to celebrate their recent high school graduation. ...
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